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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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